as in intruding
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point
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Recent Examples of interrupting
Bryant yelled from across the room, interrupting Love’s response.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
For students deciding to forgo college, the latest research suggests the worst option might be interrupting one’s education altogether.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
According to court documents, Lemon and Fort were livestreaming as dozens of anti-ICE protesters entered the church, interrupting the service while yelling and blowing whistles.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Plates arrive in sequence, craft cocktails appear at the right moment, and staff read your cues without over-performing or interrupting.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
That Sunday, a group of Minnesota activists organized a demonstration interrupting services at a Southern Baptist church whose pastor reportedly works as the acting director of an ICE field office.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
This improves inspection consistency and enables early identification of deviations without interrupting ongoing operations.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Frigid air descending on Minnesota is already interrupting some Midwestern travel plans.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
When stress causes an uptick in IBS symptoms, interrupting that negative feedback loop can help.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
For students deciding to forgo college, the latest research suggests the worst option might be interrupting one’s education altogether.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
According to court documents, Lemon and Fort were livestreaming as dozens of anti-ICE protesters entered the church, interrupting the service while yelling and blowing whistles.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Plates arrive in sequence, craft cocktails appear at the right moment, and staff read your cues without over-performing or interrupting.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
That Sunday, a group of Minnesota activists organized a demonstration interrupting services at a Southern Baptist church whose pastor reportedly works as the acting director of an ICE field office.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
This improves inspection consistency and enables early identification of deviations without interrupting ongoing operations.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Frigid air descending on Minnesota is already interrupting some Midwestern travel plans.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
When stress causes an uptick in IBS symptoms, interrupting that negative feedback loop can help.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupting
Verb
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Rewatching bits and pieces of the director’s filmography this week, the ongoing investigation into the killings of Reiner and his wife kept intruding.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
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Supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s long-standing Research for Civil Security program, the system uses an extendable net to safely capture intruding drones without causing debris or collateral damage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One Florida resident reportedly hired a local mover without bothering to determine if the company was licensed, only to run into a boatload of trouble.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your knee is bothering you, for instance, the vibration might distract your brain enough for the pain to temporarily retreat.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Four airlines are adding or expanding their services, according to information from CVG.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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To avoid this common pain point, Chun says to consider adding shoe storage to the hall closet along with a small sock basket.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dip the bottom of each cutting in rooting hormone and shake off any excess rooting powder or gel.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rogers brought the conversation back to Crockett later in the episode, cutting in to clarify his earlier remarks.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Interrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupting. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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